Hunting for Acai in Rio de Janeiro
Is it possible to find real acai in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? More »
A Not-So-Rosy View of the U.S. (Caribbean Perspective Series PART 2)
A Costa Rican local reveals his perception of the United States... More »
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica in Photos
A glimpse at Costa Rica, Caribbean style... More »
Learning Portuguese (as a Spanish Speaker)
My experience learning Portuguese and some great resources More »
The Truth about Food in Brazil (& Gluten-Free Tips)
Some misconceptions about Brazilian food... More »
REAL Coconut Water - Caribbean Perspective Series
A glimpse of the Caribbean beyond 5-star resorts and tiny pink umbrellas... More »
Most Romantic Valentines Day Getaway (photo essay)
Where to go if you want to escape the City with your valentine... More »
Great restaurants and bars in NYC... More »
COMING SOON: Can you afford not to travel? More »
Bombarded by Booty in Brazil
You can’t take a trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil without seeing a little booty. Seriously! On my recent trip to Brazil I couldn’t help notice that it was everywhere: On the
Best Busker in Boston
Just one reason why I love Boston: Not totally sure if you call this busking, or just a one-man-band in the park, but however you slice it, the guy’s got cojones. I’ve
Quit Faking Your Passion!
One thing being bed-ridden the past few weeks has helped me to realize: You can’t fake your passion. Sure, you can spend as much time as you want on pursuits you think
Reggaeton, Mullets, and Getting Hit By Cars
Hey guys - This is not a destination based post, but some rambling and life updates since I’ve been MIA for, like, ever now… Where am I now? Before I can dazzle
Hunting for Acai in Rio de Janeiro
“No, we don’t sell that here” may have been the theme of my trip to Brazil. Being a health-food fanatic, I was almost as excited to try açaí berries in Brazil as I was to
A Not-So-Rosy View of the U.S. (Caribbean Perspective Interviews PART 2)
At the end of my interview with Elvis, a native Costa Rican, I asked a particularly difficult question that provoked a response worthy of its own blog post. Read PART 1 here!
Comparing Costa Rica (Caribbean Perspective Interviews: PART 1)
Ever wonder what it’d be like to have been born in the Caribbean? How different your life might be there? Or if it’s safe for tourists to leave their resorts? If
Entrevista con Elvis sobre la vida caribeña (completo sin revisiones)
1) Que es lo que mas te gusta de Costa Rica? De Puerto Viejo especialmente? de costa rica para ablar del pais lo que me gusta mas alla lo dire todo asolutamente
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica in Photos
Puerto Viejo is a sleepy little beach town on the Caribbean coast known for its intense surf, laid-back attitude, and reggae-loving inhabitants. Even though most tourists tend to stick to the
The Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaway near NYC
DILEMMA: you live in NYC, you’re car-less, you’re stressed about work, the weekend subways never run on schedule, and all you can hear from your bedroom window are sirens and angry
